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Wine Types
Red:
Red wine is produced in virtually all of the world's wine regions. made from black grapes that are fermented with the
skin and pips.
Wine producers worldwide are constantly developing reds that are
smoother, more rounded and juicier. Styles range from light and
refreshing to sweet and fortified. Enjoy a full-flavored, intense,
black-currant red produced from the Cabernet Sauvignon grape. Looking
for a silkier, more mellow experience? The delicious cherry and
raspberry flavors of the Pinot Noir grape rarely disappoint. For a
juicy, modern style red, look no further than some of the excellent
New World wines. Fancy something spicier? Plump for a deep, rich,
full-bodied red made from the Syrah/Shiraz grape.
In truth the redness of a wine depends on contact with
the skin of the grapes: separate the grape from its skin soon enough
after picking and you can make a very white red
Rosé
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Rosé wine can be made from
any grape variety. It is not a blending of red and white
wines but are made from red grapes without their skins being used in
the fermentation process. However, many winemakers mix a certain
amount of white grapes with the red.
The elaboration of rosé wine is delicate. Particularity, European rosé
is "dry". On the contrary, American rosé is sweet and similar to white
wine.
White:
Surprisingly, white wine can be made from white or black grapes, as
all grape juice is colorless, initially. White wine styles vary from
bone dry to golden sweet. Good dry, crisp whites include those made
from the Muscadet and Verdicchio grapes. Or, for something a little
tangier, the zesty Sauvignon Blanc grape is a reliable choice. For
richer, nuttier flavored whites, try a blend of Sémillon and Sauvignon
Blanc. Ripe, tropical fruit flavored whites are particularly worth
investigating at the moment. Seek out the Chardonnay grape. Also,
sample an Alsace Gewürztraminer. It oozes deliciously aromatic
spiciness.
Sparkling:
A yeast and sugar solution is added to dry table wine to create the
best of the sparkling wines. The wine is then sealed for secondary
fermentation. Genuine Champagne has to be the perfect example of
sparkling wine.
Is Wine Healthy
for you? Read this
article from The American Heart Association
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